Besides, nobody is keeping you from having two computers
I never said I didn't. I have a linux PC I use as a server, but my main 'gaming' machine is a WinXP box.
Actually, I should have explained that I, personally, use spare parts to make my Linux box. It works better on older technology, and I put the new stuff in my Windows box to improve the performance of my games.
Yes, I see how Linux users may be the more likely candidate to pick up a Mac. Familiar *nix feel, sweet desktop and windows manager, kick ass hardware. What is there not to like?
On the other side, what's not to like? THE PRICE! Most Linux users have a Linux box that isn't the biggest and best machine, just a box with spare parts that you put together (cause, hell, it works GREAT on subpar hardware). Not many get stuff like GeForce4 cards, because the 3D gaming market hasn't really hit Linux hard. Now, to switch, you have to buy a fairly expensive machine. Personally, I'd rather spend the money on a PC, because I'm a gamer, and that's where my cash usually goes.
Also not to troll (but it's definately gonna come across as one), is that some editors like to sit on their soapboxes about certain stances, like Censorship, but are often caught in situations that make them oppose themselves when it suits them (for example, the story about an ISP banning the RIAA ips, which is blatant censoring, even though you don't like the RIAA).
Registration = spam, and no one likes spam (although most of us have filters and are overprotective and paranoid, but I digress). So which is more important, not registering at a site (remember, you CAN provide bogus data), or getting information when needed (for free, except the registration)??
I guess michael deems that stopping one possibility of spam is, by far, more important to getting news from a very respected news source. And, remember, he's making this decision FOR YOU.
In one day, we read: A review of Vim to get people primed for an editor war.
Next, we read about Which is the better browser, to get that war going.
Now, we just put all our eggs in one basket for an all out flamewar that includes distros, editors, Window Managers, and even will bring up the euro vs. american flamewars.
Sweet lord, people! Wonder why Linux is still having trouble competing with MS? Could it possibly be internal conflicts?
First of all, this is bait for trolls to speak about IE and flaming OS zealots to scream about mozilla
Between Opera, IE, and Mozilla, the speed difference is small enough for your average user not to know the difference.
I think we're better off improving the features (like removing pop-up adds, etc...) than to try to squeak out another.01seconds to render the pictures on a screen.
From the Nasa Voyager page: Voyager 1 is escaping the solar system at a speed of about 3.6 AU per year.
An Astronomical Unit (AU) is the distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Maybe someone who's got some time and a calculator can give how fast its going in MPH and KPH.
#1: Engineers don't take any other courses (from what I've been seeing) besides the engineering courses. No history, humanities, fine arts, etc. It makes for a more well-balanced person. It should be required.
#2: From the engineering programs I've seen lately, it seems as though they're shoving a bunch of formulae at the students and are saying "Here, memorize these." without explaining/proving how/why they work. That is vital. The engineers being churned out now are book smart, cannot apply their knowledge, and do not know where their "knowledge" comes from.
I just graduated with a Computer Engineering degree in 2000, and I can say I've had the opposite experience that you had. I was forced to have Humanities and Social Science courses (and forced to co-op, too). And we most classes wouldn't let you USE a formula unless you could prove it (and explain the meaning).
Sounds like you just didn't go to a very good engineering school, IMHO.
Want to learn Java through OOP concepts in easy to understand writing (not like reading a math book or reference guide)? On a budget?
All hail Bruce Eckel's Book, Thinking In Java. This book teachs OOP and Java, and is written VERY VERY well. My wife (total non-techie) understands the book and finds it captivating. Best of all? It costs like $30 in a bookstore, but you can also D/L it for free from his website. Yeah, by free I mean as in beer. Perfect for the college kid to study for free (and pick himself up a paperback copy after he gets money and a job, cause its also a decent reference).
I wasn't refering to slashdot, I was refering to the article I linked to (about an ISP blocking RIAA sites).
And, actually, slashdot is censored with its new policies (like auto-score:-1 people can only post twice per day, etc...), but slashdot isn't a democracy, so the point is moot.
Having mixed feelings? Everyone hates censoring, unless it suits us, right?
Or is it that we completely support censoring? Or completely against it?
Can there be a middle ground??
I totally agree. I have a friend that started a DNUG that helps out people trying to learn.NET. And they have a good time, just like I do in my local Java UG.
Oh, and my company hosts (and hands out prizes, etc..) JUG's. Why? Because we are a J2EE house, and we enjoy having Java developers in the company's building to encourage them to jump in our company and consult J2EE.
Is that bad, or smart?
Something important to learn: EVERYTHING Microsoft does IS NOT bad! Sure, they've done stuff in the past that you don't like, but it doesn't mean everything they do is wrong.
When I stumbled across Sluggy Freelance, I traded.
My personal favorite webcomic that everyone should read from the start. Go here and start all the way at the beginning. Its geeky and very funny with INCREDIBLE stories.
It filled the void left by "Calvin and Hobbes" for me
Hello, The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted!
Please tell me about an all-encompassing patent to ActiveBuddy that covers every step of IM botmaking technology.
I don't understand According to internetnews, ActiveBuddy now plans to enforce the patent
I enjoy even though the existence of prior art is well-known and documented
Yeah yeah, bad bot impersonation, but its better than the: While they are handing out patents I'll take a patent out on math/science/sex/etc comments that will start cropping up.
I hate criticising something thats free, so let me start off by saying great project, and making it open source. I can't give enough kudos to you guys.
Why I wouldn't use crystal space is a rather silly reason. Its just a 3D engine. I want an engine that handles graphics, sounds, communications (game communication) and input. Much like how DirectX and SDL work. What I'd suggest is find an audio, comm, and input engines that are open source and integrate them all together into one giant engine. That way you have one project that handles everything, and I don't have to worry about taking time to plug multiple engines into my project. That way, I spend all my time on the game itself, not the technologies.
Knox runs off at the mouth, gets proven wrong and then comes back with you and your friends to lay some smack down. Typical slashdot troll
I don't normally reply to comments like this (especially cause I see it as a troll and/or flamebait), but you are living in an imaginary world, here, full of conspiracy theories and paranoia. First, I'm not a troll (otherwise I don't think I'd have nearly as many fans and people reading my journal). Now, the friends that I have that read slashdot don't comment, and call me silly for commenting. So I can assure you that none of my "friends" would reply anonymously (and especially not in that manner).
The only troll here is you (and the statement I quoted from you at the beginning of this schpeel is the bait). If you are, in fact, trolling, feel free to congratulate yourself and rub my nose in it for replying.
Otherwise, drop it. I don't see why you argue with anonymous cowards. They are just trying to get you angry (and have succeeded, it seems).
Please, compare the usage of "micro" vs. the usage of "zilla" in the English and Japanese languages.
Again, this is another reach and wouldn't hold up in court.
You're such a sad sad troll, Knox.
Troll v., n.: [From the Usenet group alt.folklore.urban] To utter a posting on Usenet designed to attract predictable responses or flames; or, the post itself. Derives from the phrase "trolling for newbies" which in turn comes from mainstream "trolling", a style of fishing in which one trails bait through a likely spot hoping for a bite. The well-constructed troll is a post that induces lots of newbies and flamers to make themselves look even more clueless than they already do, while subtly conveying to the more savvy and experienced that it is in fact a deliberate troll. If you don't fall for the joke, you get to be in on it.
My post was just an argument on the parent, seeing it as an over-exaggeration (or oversimplification) of the truth. There is no "baiting" except to say I thought it was 'rediculous'. I should of figured someone would look it up in a dictionary to find a definition, regardless of how rarely it is used.
But, hey, you got a moderator to follow you!
Your argument is somewhat rediculous. "Micro" was used before Microsoft, and has a meaning. Micro, was usually associated with computer terminology. Micro has a definition as something that is 1e-6.
Zilla means nothing, and is only used in Godzilla.
Quit reaching, and admit its a good claim. Sure, going after a non-profit project is low down, but its still in their rights.
Slashdot Mirror
Review of the same book from a little over a month ago...
Besides, nobody is keeping you from having two computers
I never said I didn't. I have a linux PC I use as a server, but my main 'gaming' machine is a WinXP box.
Actually, I should have explained that I, personally, use spare parts to make my Linux box. It works better on older technology, and I put the new stuff in my Windows box to improve the performance of my games.
Yes, I see how Linux users may be the more likely candidate to pick up a Mac. Familiar *nix feel, sweet desktop and windows manager, kick ass hardware. What is there not to like?
On the other side, what's not to like? THE PRICE! Most Linux users have a Linux box that isn't the biggest and best machine, just a box with spare parts that you put together (cause, hell, it works GREAT on subpar hardware). Not many get stuff like GeForce4 cards, because the 3D gaming market hasn't really hit Linux hard. Now, to switch, you have to buy a fairly expensive machine. Personally, I'd rather spend the money on a PC, because I'm a gamer, and that's where my cash usually goes.
Also not to troll (but it's definately gonna come across as one), is that some editors like to sit on their soapboxes about certain stances, like Censorship, but are often caught in situations that make them oppose themselves when it suits them (for example, the story about an ISP banning the RIAA ips, which is blatant censoring, even though you don't like the RIAA).
Registration = spam, and no one likes spam (although most of us have filters and are overprotective and paranoid, but I digress). So which is more important, not registering at a site (remember, you CAN provide bogus data), or getting information when needed (for free, except the registration)??
I guess michael deems that stopping one possibility of spam is, by far, more important to getting news from a very respected news source. And, remember, he's making this decision FOR YOU.
yeah, next time I'll just use my +1 bonus, but I guess the point got across and that's what's important.
Finally, the Washington Post (probably one of the last articles we post from their site, as they go registration-required)
Yeah, that sure stopped you from linking to the NY Times...
In one day, we read:
A review of Vim to get people primed for an editor war.
Next, we read about Which is the better browser, to get that war going.
Now, we just put all our eggs in one basket for an all out flamewar that includes distros, editors, Window Managers, and even will bring up the euro vs. american flamewars.
Sweet lord, people! Wonder why Linux is still having trouble competing with MS? Could it possibly be internal conflicts?
First of all, this is bait for trolls to speak about IE and flaming OS zealots to scream about mozilla
.01seconds to render the pictures on a screen.
Between Opera, IE, and Mozilla, the speed difference is small enough for your average user not to know the difference.
I think we're better off improving the features (like removing pop-up adds, etc...) than to try to squeak out another
Finally!
Something that I can use that's better than ed!!
(sorry, it was that or some emacs crack)
From the Nasa Voyager page:
Voyager 1 is escaping the solar system at a speed of about 3.6 AU per year.
An Astronomical Unit (AU) is the distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Maybe someone who's got some time and a calculator can give how fast its going in MPH and KPH.
#1: Engineers don't take any other courses (from what I've been seeing) besides the engineering courses. No history, humanities, fine arts, etc. It makes for a more well-balanced person. It should be required.
#2: From the engineering programs I've seen lately, it seems as though they're shoving a bunch of formulae at the students and are saying "Here, memorize these." without explaining/proving how/why they work. That is vital. The engineers being churned out now are book smart, cannot apply their knowledge, and do not know where their "knowledge" comes from.
I just graduated with a Computer Engineering degree in 2000, and I can say I've had the opposite experience that you had. I was forced to have Humanities and Social Science courses (and forced to co-op, too). And we most classes wouldn't let you USE a formula unless you could prove it (and explain the meaning).
Sounds like you just didn't go to a very good engineering school, IMHO.
Want to learn Java through OOP concepts in easy to understand writing (not like reading a math book or reference guide)? On a budget?
All hail Bruce Eckel's Book, Thinking In Java. This book teachs OOP and Java, and is written VERY VERY well. My wife (total non-techie) understands the book and finds it captivating. Best of all? It costs like $30 in a bookstore, but you can also D/L it for free from his website. Yeah, by free I mean as in beer. Perfect for the college kid to study for free (and pick himself up a paperback copy after he gets money and a job, cause its also a decent reference).
I wasn't refering to slashdot, I was refering to the article I linked to (about an ISP blocking RIAA sites).
And, actually, slashdot is censored with its new policies (like auto-score:-1 people can only post twice per day, etc...), but slashdot isn't a democracy, so the point is moot.
How did you website (which I assume is located on your ISP) handle the slashdotting you just recieved? Didn't expect that, did ya??
Having mixed feelings? Everyone hates censoring, unless it suits us, right?
Or is it that we completely support censoring? Or completely against it?
Can there be a middle ground??
I'd like to moderate the article -1:Flamebait. I can already feel the heat generated from a million nerds reading the article.
Can everyone try to be somewhat mature in their responses, instead of just trying to flame everything said?
Remember, its easier to get into the consumers heads when you are cool and calm. Just going off makes you look immature, and gets you ignored...
I totally agree. I have a friend that started a DNUG that helps out people trying to learn .NET. And they have a good time, just like I do in my local Java UG.
Oh, and my company hosts (and hands out prizes, etc..) JUG's. Why? Because we are a J2EE house, and we enjoy having Java developers in the company's building to encourage them to jump in our company and consult J2EE.
Is that bad, or smart?
Something important to learn:
EVERYTHING Microsoft does IS NOT bad! Sure, they've done stuff in the past that you don't like, but it doesn't mean everything they do is wrong.
Via the internet?!?
Is that a good idea?
One script kiddie, and you could lose a few toes!
When I stumbled across Sluggy Freelance, I traded.
My personal favorite webcomic that everyone should read from the start. Go here and start all the way at the beginning. Its geeky and very funny with INCREDIBLE stories.
It filled the void left by "Calvin and Hobbes" for me
Hello, The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted!
Please tell me about an all-encompassing patent to ActiveBuddy that covers every step of IM botmaking technology.
I don't understand According to internetnews, ActiveBuddy now plans to enforce the patent
I enjoy even though the existence of prior art is well-known and documented
Yeah yeah, bad bot impersonation, but its better than the:
While they are handing out patents I'll take a patent out on math/science/sex/etc
comments that will start cropping up.
I hate criticising something thats free, so let me start off by saying great project, and making it open source. I can't give enough kudos to you guys.
Why I wouldn't use crystal space is a rather silly reason. Its just a 3D engine. I want an engine that handles graphics, sounds, communications (game communication) and input. Much like how DirectX and SDL work. What I'd suggest is find an audio, comm, and input engines that are open source and integrate them all together into one giant engine. That way you have one project that handles everything, and I don't have to worry about taking time to plug multiple engines into my project. That way, I spend all my time on the game itself, not the technologies.
Knox runs off at the mouth, gets proven wrong and then comes back with you and your friends to lay some smack down. Typical slashdot troll
I don't normally reply to comments like this (especially cause I see it as a troll and/or flamebait), but you are living in an imaginary world, here, full of conspiracy theories and paranoia. First, I'm not a troll (otherwise I don't think I'd have nearly as many fans and people reading my journal). Now, the friends that I have that read slashdot don't comment, and call me silly for commenting. So I can assure you that none of my "friends" would reply anonymously (and especially not in that manner).
The only troll here is you (and the statement I quoted from you at the beginning of this schpeel is the bait). If you are, in fact, trolling, feel free to congratulate yourself and rub my nose in it for replying.
Otherwise, drop it. I don't see why you argue with anonymous cowards. They are just trying to get you angry (and have succeeded, it seems).
fyi, I don't post anonymous.
For someone who spots trolls, you fare poorly.
Please, compare the usage of "micro" vs. the usage of "zilla" in the English and Japanese languages.
Again, this is another reach and wouldn't hold up in court.
You're such a sad sad troll, Knox.
Troll v., n.:
[From the Usenet group alt.folklore.urban] To utter a posting on Usenet designed to attract predictable responses or flames; or, the post itself. Derives from the phrase "trolling for newbies" which in turn comes from mainstream "trolling", a style of fishing in which one trails bait through a likely spot hoping for a bite. The well-constructed troll is a post that induces lots of newbies and flamers to make themselves look even more clueless than they already do, while subtly conveying to the more savvy and experienced that it is in fact a deliberate troll. If you don't fall for the joke, you get to be in on it.
My post was just an argument on the parent, seeing it as an over-exaggeration (or oversimplification) of the truth. There is no "baiting" except to say I thought it was 'rediculous'. I should of figured someone would look it up in a dictionary to find a definition, regardless of how rarely it is used.
But, hey, you got a moderator to follow you!
Your argument is somewhat rediculous. "Micro" was used before Microsoft, and has a meaning. Micro, was usually associated with computer terminology. Micro has a definition as something that is 1e-6.
Zilla means nothing, and is only used in Godzilla.
Quit reaching, and admit its a good claim. Sure, going after a non-profit project is low down, but its still in their rights.